Polling place procedures; voter identification to be current, valid, and contain photograph. (HB1337)

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Description

Elections; polling place procedures; voter identification requirements. Removes several items from the list of acceptable identification documents that a voter must present when voting at the polls on election day: a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, or paycheck that shows the name and address of the voter. These documents continue to be valid identification for certain first-time voters at federal elections who are required to show identification under the Help America Vote Act of 2002. Amends § 24.2-643, of the Code of Virginia.Read the Bill »

Video

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Comments

Opal Stroupwrites:

In a FLS article describing this Bill, Del Cole acknowledges that there was not problem with this type of id during the last election and he gives no rationale for the removal of these valid ids. Is this an attempt to suppress the right to vote of the elderly and poor? I urge a NO vote on this bill.

Since the election the conspiracy theory of voter fraud was proven untrue, and that the will of the American voters are strong, why are we so intent in suppressing the vote to receive the outcome that has not prevailed? I urge all to vote NO on this bill.

I'm still wondering why people are afraid to present ID to vote. In many countries that we are supporting on the road to democracy, even President Carter requires prospective voters to identify themselves. Why not here? Afghani women who vote dye their fingers. I just can't figure who is hiding what.

The ACLU of Virginia opposes any legislation that seeks to erode the right to vote and to have that vote counted. Nothing is more fundamental in our society than the right to vote. Voter ID laws are a misguided step backwards in our democracy. Lawmakers should be seeking ways to increase access to the voting booth, not restrictions, as this bill is attempting by eliminating currently accepted forms of IDs.

The ACLU of Virginia opposes any legislation that seeks to erode the right to vote and to have that vote counted. Nothing is more fundamental in our society than the right to vote. Voter ID laws are a misguided step backwards in our democracy. Lawmakers should be seeking ways to increase access to the voting booth, not restrictions, as this bill is attempting by eliminating currently accepted forms of IDs.

The ACLU of Virginia opposes any legislation that seeks to erode the right to vote and to have that vote counted. Nothing is more fundamental in our society than the right to vote. Voter ID laws are a misguided step backwards in our democracy. Lawmakers should be seeking ways to increase access to the voting booth, not restrictions, as this bill is attempting by eliminating currently accepted forms of IDs.